Symbolic Frame Wiki Questions 1. To what degree are the mission and vision statements employed?
The mission and vision statements in the symbolic frame at Pico really weren't a key focus. More time was spent on what the new prinipal was doing and why it was wrong. Pico should have used the mission and vision statements as a guide to bringing the staff back together and to remember whats the most important reasons for being a teacher and teaching at Pico meant. Every school is different and therefore, the vision and mission statements hold a different amount of meaning from school to school. The staff has to believe in the statements and their daily routine needs to include examples of how they are using the statements within the school and their classrooms.
2. Who are the heroes or heroines of a school using this frame and why?
The heroes ad heroines of a school using the symbolic frame can be anyone who brings meaning and inspiraion to the school. They are just every day individuals that hold the success of the school to the highest standard. It might be the crossing guard, or the secretary or even a substitute teacher. These heroes and heroines are the people that you remember 20 years later that made a lasting impact on your life. It's the 3rd grade teacher who gave you extra help in math or the lunch lady who was nice to you. These people are the ones who keep school traditions alive and celebrate even the small accomplishments. They are like the schools own personal cheerleader! 3. What are examples of ceremonies and rituals that are common to schools?
Examples of ceremonies and rituals that are common to schools might include beginning of the school year and end of the school year ceremonies. At my school, we have staff lunches every month provided by a different grade level. Other rituals that I have heard of schools participating in are Be kind day, fun Friday, Friday ceremonies outside, Friday theme days. Student of the month luncheon with the counselor, Christmas and spring concerts, field day and so on. 5th grade just finished battle of the books which they participate in every year as well as the 5th grade trip to Sea camp.
1. To what degree are the mission and vision statements employed?
The mission and vision statements in the symbolic frame at Pico really weren't a key focus. More time was spent on what the new prinipal was doing and why it was wrong. Pico should have used the mission and vision statements as a guide to bringing the staff back together and to remember whats the most important reasons for being a teacher and teaching at Pico meant. Every school is different and therefore, the vision and mission statements hold a different amount of meaning from school to school. The staff has to believe in the statements and their daily routine needs to include examples of how they are using the statements within the school and their classrooms.
2. Who are the heroes or heroines of a school using this frame and why?
The heroes ad heroines of a school using the symbolic frame can be anyone who brings meaning and inspiraion to the school. They are just every day individuals that hold the success of the school to the highest standard. It might be the crossing guard, or the secretary or even a substitute teacher. These heroes and heroines are the people that you remember 20 years later that made a lasting impact on your life. It's the 3rd grade teacher who gave you extra help in math or the lunch lady who was nice to you. These people are the ones who keep school traditions alive and celebrate even the small accomplishments. They are like the schools own personal cheerleader!
3. What are examples of ceremonies and rituals that are common to schools?
Examples of ceremonies and rituals that are common to schools might include beginning of the school year and end of the school year ceremonies. At my school, we have staff lunches every month provided by a different grade level. Other rituals that I have heard of schools participating in are Be kind day, fun Friday, Friday ceremonies outside, Friday theme days. Student of the month luncheon with the counselor, Christmas and spring concerts, field day and so on. 5th grade just finished battle of the books which they participate in every year as well as the 5th grade trip to Sea camp.